Network Engineer (Cisco SD-WAN)
Summary
Network Engineer designing, implementing, and supporting secure enterprise network solutions with a focus on Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela), routing/switching, firewalls, and Palo Alto Panorama across diverse client environments.
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Network Engineer specializing in Cisco SD-WAN to join our team. This role involves designing, implementing, and supporting secure, scalable, and resilient enterprise network solutions, with a focus on delivering exceptional performance and reliability for our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert-level technical support for complex enterprise network environments.
- Design, implement, and optimize scalable, secure, and resilient network solutions across diverse industry verticals.
- Troubleshoot and resolve critical network incidents, ensuring minimal downtime and uninterrupted business operations.
- Lead high-priority network initiatives, including technology refresh projects and Proof of Concept (PoC) deployments.
- Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation and respond to critical escalations.
- Perform proactive network maintenance, including upgrades, patches, and configuration of security controls.
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and vulnerability analysis for existing and planned network infrastructures.
- Monitor and analyze network performance using industry-standard monitoring tools; recommend and implement performance enhancements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (security, infrastructure, application) to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for complex network-related issues.
- Prepare and maintain detailed technical documentation, reports, and presentations on network health, performance metrics, and areas for improvement.
- Stay informed on emerging technologies and industry trends, providing recommendations for continuous innovation.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in network engineering within mid- to large-scale enterprise environments.
- Expert-level proficiency in routing, switching, firewalls, FTTH, SASE, and SD-WAN technologies.
- Strong hands-on experience with Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) and Palo Alto Panorama in both cloud and on-premises environments.
- Proficiency with MPLS technologies is highly desirable.
- Advanced expertise in deploying and troubleshooting BGP and OSPF routing protocols.
- Solid experience with enterprise-grade firewalls and security platforms.
- Proven problem-solving abilities and a track record of delivering innovative, effective network solutions.
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EA Licence No.:18S9405 / EA Reg. No.:R1330864
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